A strange pink glow lit up the skies over northwest Saudi Arabia on July 1, leaving residents baffled and curious about the rare sight!

Described by witnesses as a “bright pink circular spot,” the glow stood out clearly against the evening sky before slowly fading away, without sound or any visible changes in shape.

This marks the second time in recent weeks that the unusual phenomenon has appeared, with the first instance occurring on May 13

Majed Abu Zahrah, head of the Jeddah Astronomical Society, shared possible scientific explanations, noting that such luminous spots may be caused by vapors of elements like barium, strontium, and ionized oxygen released at high altitudes.

These vapors are often used in atmospheric research to study the ionosphere, and their glow results from sunlight reflecting off them after sunset

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“These experiments typically take place at altitudes exceeding 100 kilometers, where the released vapors glow in pink, blue, or green hues depending on their composition. The shapes may also shift due to upper atmospheric winds,” Abu Zahrah explained.

He also added that the glowing spot could have resulted from debris in the upper atmosphere, such as a rocket burn or satellite fragments, mixed with gases like helium or hydrogen.

As of now, there is no official scientific confirmation about the source, but the glow has sparked fascination across the Kingdom among skywatchers and space enthusiasts alike!